As a young farm lad I loved to listen to Billy Graham’s ˜Hour of Decision’ on the radio. I remember sitting in my farm ute out in the paddocks, listening intently and not wanting to miss a word, and to hear the entire programme before going back to the homestead for dinner.
When I heard about the Melbourne crusade in 1969, I quickly made plans to attend. I travelled the 350 kilometres with a friend from our tiny bush church. When Billy extended the invitation to accept Christ, I went forward, along with many others. I was not left standing for long; soon a volunteer counsellor approached me and guided me through helpful literature about giving your life to Christ. It was an unforgettable experience. The counsellor kept in touch with me after my return to the farm, and over several weeks I was guided on my new walk with Christ.

It is now 38 years since I made that decision; I remember that crusade as if it was last week. I have since married; we have four adult children. I take part in many Christian activities, such as roles in our little church, camps, seminars. Due to our geographic isolation we cannot attend city gatherings, but we are blessed by printed and internet material from many sources, including Billy Graham literature, which helps our understanding of the Bible and our growth in Jesus. I am always grateful for his unique style and total commitment to God.